Rug-fastener.



PATENTED DEC, 10, 1907.

N. K. DAVIDYAN.

RUG FASTENBR. APPLICATION FILED JUNE 6,1907.

MK/K I Wu know NATHANIEL K. DAVIDYAN, OF PHILADELPHIA; PENNSYLVANIA.

RUG-FASTENER.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Dec. 10, 1907.

Application filed une 6. 1907- Serial No. 377.646.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, NATHANIEL K. DAVID- YAN, citizen of the United States of America, residing at Philadelphia, in the State of Pennsylvania, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Rug-Fasteners, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to new and useful improvements in rug fasteners and relates more particularly to that class which engages both the rug and the flooring.

- It is an object of the invention to provide a device of this character which employs a novel means whereby a fastener may be removably secured to the flooring.

It is also an object of this invention to provide a novel device of this character that not only holds the rug in position, but prevents the corners thereof from curling or rolling up, a feature which is most undesirable in rugs as it not only destroys the beauty of its effect but presents a possibility of tripping persons passing thereover.

It is also an object of the invention to pre sent a novel device of this character which is concealed beneath the rug and is applied without penetrating or otherwise marring the rug. T

Finally an object of this invention is to produce a novel device of the character noted, which will possess advantages in points of simplicity, efficiency and durability, proving at the same time comparatively inexpensive to manufacture.

With the foregoing and other objects in view, the invention consists in the details of construction and in the arrangement and combination of parts to be hereinafter more fully set forth and claimed.

In describing the invention in detail, reference will be had to the accompanying drawings forming part of this specification wherein like characters denote corresponding parts in the several views, in which- Figure 1, is a fragmentary sectional view on an enlarged scale, illustrating the invention in applied position. Fig. 2, is a plan view of a rug partly broken away showing the invention applied. Fig. 3, is a plan view of a detail of the invention detached.

In the drawings 1, denotes a rug of any ordinary or preferred style or construction resting on the flooring 2, and held thereto by the fasteners 3, applied adjacent the corners of the rug, which fastener comprises in its construction a right angular plate of brass or other metal having the extensions or arms 4, which are provided near their ends with the openings 5. The plate is also provided with an opening 6, near its apex or corner.

In order that the plate may be reinforced or strengthened, the inner or angular end is made circular and near this circular edge is arranged an'opening 7, which is intended to be employed in securing the fastener to the flooring.

In applying the invention, each of the plates or fasteners 3, is secured to a corner of the rug through the medium of stitching passing through the openings 4 and 5, engaging the rug 1. This stitching need not pass entirely through the rug but only through the under portion. The fastener is held to the flooring through the medium of a headed threadless bolt or pin 8, which passes through the opening 7, and enters an aperture 9, in the flooring. The wall of said aperture 9, is protected by the metallic bushing 10. The opening 7, is adjacent the edge of the circular portion of'the fastener and is in such position that the pin 8, may be easily applied or removed. It is to be observed that when the rug is in position on theflooring, the head of this bolt is interposed between the fastener or plate of the rug proper.

From the foregoing description, it will be readily seen that this invention presents a device which not only prevents the ends or edges of the rug from curling or turning up, but holds the same against movement from its desired position.

IVhat I claim is In a rug fastener, the combination of a plate secured to the rug, said plate having a circular perforation adjacent one of its edges, a bushing, and a detachable headed retaining device capable of being inserted between the plate and rug, said retaining device passing loosely through the perforation and extending into the bushing.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature in the presence of two witnesses this 5th day of June, 1907.

NATHANIEL K. DAVTDYAN,

Witnesses:

SMITH ORAIGHEAD, OLIVER E. SHANNON. 

